PSI Services LLC 3210 E Tropicana Las Vegas, NV 89121 Phone: (800) 733-9267 Fax: (702) 932-2666 E-mail: [email protected] www.psiexams.com INSURANCE LICENSE EXAMINATION CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN Examinations by PSI Services LLC ............................ 2 Taking the Examination by Computer ....................... 7 The Licensure Process.......................................... 2 Identification Screen ................................ 7 Pre-Licensing Education Requirements...................... 3 Tutorial ................................................ 7 Pre-Licensing Education Completion Certificate ........... 3 Test Question Screen ................................ 7 Pre-Licensing Exemptions ..................................... 3 Examination Review ................................. 7 Fingerprint and Background Check Information ............ 3 Review Request ...................................... 7 Examination Payment and Scheduling Procedures ......... 3 Score Reporting ................................................. 7 On-line, via the Internet ............................ 4 Duplicate Score Reports ............................ 7 Telephone ............................................. 4 Tips for Preparing for your License Examination .......... 7 Fax ..................................................... 4 Examination Information ...................................... 8 Email ................................................... 4 Non-Scored Questions ............................... 8 Standard Mail ......................................... 4 Study Materials ....................................... 8 Rescheduling/Canceling an Examination ........ 4 Applying for your License ..................................... 8 Re-taking a Failed Examination ................... 4 Criminal Background Check ................................... 9 Missed Appointment or Late Cancellation ........ 4 Surety Bail Bond ID Card ....................................... 9 Examination Accommodations ..................... 4 Continuing Education Requirements ......................... 9 Emergency Examination Center Closing .......... 5 License Renewal Process ..................................... 10 Examination Center Locations ................................ 5 Examination Content Outlines............................... 11 Reporting to the Examination Center ........................ 6 Examination Registration Form .............. End of Bulletin Required Identification ............................. 6 Examination Accommodations Request ..... End of Bulletin Security Procedures ................................. 6 Please refer to our website to check for the most updated information at www.psiexams.com Copyright © 2017 by PSI Services LLC Last Revised 12/6/2017 OHIO INSURANCE LICENSE EXAMINATION CHECKLIST Before registering for an examination, make sure that you have reviewed the following checklist. You do not need approval from the State of Ohio to take an examination. There is no limit to the number of times a candidate may retake an examination if necessary to pass. However, for the examinations that require a pre-licensing course certificate, the certificate must be valid (certificates are valid for 180 calendar days beginning on the date of issuance). Pay and Schedule for your examination: . Complete the registration form online, at www.psiexams.com. On the homepage, “Create an account” can be found on the right-hand column under “New Users” or; . Completely fill out the PSI Registration Form (found at the end of this bulletin) and mail, e-mail, or fax to PSI or; . Call (800) 733-9267 to register. Take your examination: . Must bring two valid forms of signature bearing identification, with at least one also bearing your photograph. Your name as shown during registration must exactly match the name on the photo I.D. used when checking in at the examination center. Must bring VALID course completion certificate(s) or education waiver(s), if required, to the examination center. Your name as shown on the certificate must exactly match the name on the photo I.D. used when checking in at the examination center as well as the name shown during registration. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to appointment. After your examination: . You will receive your results upon completion. Upon passing the examination, your results will be transmitted daily to the Department. Complete (BCI/FBI) criminal background check. Applying for a license: . Immediately after you pass your examination, you may complete and submit your license application electronically using the kiosk at the examination center or you may apply outside the examination center by going to www.insurance.ohio.gov and clicking on blue “Apply or Renew Agent License” button. WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 1 EXAMINATIONS BY PSI SERVICES LLC THE LICENSURE PROCESS The Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI) is authorized by For licensing information, please contact: Chapter 3905 of the Ohio Revised Code to qualify individuals to Ohio Department of Insurance act as insurance agents in the State of Ohio. ODI has License Division contracted with PSI Services LLC (PSI) to conduct the 50 West Town Street, Third Floor, Suite 300 examination program. PSI works closely with the State to Columbus, OH 43215 ensure examinations meet the state and nationally established Telephone: (614) 644-2665 technical and professional standards for examination Email: [email protected] development and administration. PSI provides these Website: www.insurance.ohio.gov examinations through a network of computer examination centers in Ohio. The State of Ohio issues several types of insurance licenses. Licensing requirements may differ depending on whether you This Candidate Information Bulletin provides you with are a resident or a nonresident of Ohio. information about the processes for taking an examination and obtaining a resident insurance license in the State of Ohio. To be licensed, you must: . Be at least 18 years of age; If you are interested in applying for a nonresident license, you . Complete a pre-licensing education course (see can apply online via www.insurance.ohio.gov. below); . Submit to a criminal background check (BCI & FBI); . Pass an examination confirming that you have attained at least a minimum level of knowledge regarding the statutes and regulations affecting the insurance profession and the products and services that you will sell to the public; and . Submit an application and any required fees. Individual License Type Pre-licensing Exam Fingerprint/ License Lines of Authority Education Required Background Application Fees Required Check Major Lines - Life 20 hours Yes Yes $10 - Accident & Health 20 hours Yes Yes $10 - Property 20 hours Yes Yes $10 - Casualty 20 hours Yes Yes $10 - Personal Lines 20 hours Yes Yes $10 - Variable None No Yes $10 Surety Bail Bond 20 hours Yes Yes $150 Public Insurance Adjuster None Yes No $100 Public Insurance Adjuster Agent None No No $50 Title None Yes Yes $10 Title Marketing Representative None No Yes $10 Limited Lines - Crop None No Yes $10 - Credit None No Yes $10 - Funeral Expense None No Yes $10 - Reciprocal None No No $10 - Rental Car None No Yes $10 - Travel None No Yes $10 - Portable Electronics (10 or less locations) None No No $3000 - Portable Electronics (11 or more locations) None No No $5000 Managing General Agent None No No $20 Reinsurance Intermediary None No No $500 Surplus Lines None No Yes $100 Third Party Administrator None No No $200 Viatical Settlement Broker None No Yes $200 WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 2 - Associate in Risk Management (ARM) PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) - Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) FAILURE TO COMPLETE ALL PRE-LICENSING REQUIREMENTS WILL REQUIRE YOU TO RE-TAKE THE EXAMINATION If you are seeking an exemption from the pre-licensing requirement, you must submit the Pre-licensing Education You must successfully complete a pre-license course or obtain Waiver Request and official documentation providing evidence a written waiver authorization from the Department prior to of designation. The waiver request can be obtained at sitting for an examination, if required. Pre-license course http://www.insurance.ohio.gov/Forms/pages/formsdetail.aspx requirements must be met through a course provider approved ?FID=1099. You can fax the form with other supporting by the Department. documentation to the Licensing Division at (614) 387-0051. A list of approved pre-licensing education schools is available Upon approval you will receive an education waiver from ODI. at This original waiver must be presented on the day of testing. https://gateway.insurance.ohio.gov/UI/ODI.Agent.Public.UI/E Each waiver is valid for 180 calendar days beginning on the duCourseProvider.mvc date of issuance. No person who has surrendered a license or who has had an PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION COMPLETION insurance license suspended, inactivated, canceled for non- CERTIFICATE renewal or revoked may use any pre-license education exemptions. You must present an original Course Completion Certificate of the required pre-licensing education or education waiver to the FINGERPRINT AND BACKGROUND CHECK examination center in order to test. You must bring the original INFORMATION certificate to the test site. Failure to do so will cause you to be turned away and your fee will be forfeited. Altered certificates will not be accepted. The certificate must be Ohio Revised Code 3905.051 requires individuals applying for an signed and dated